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Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Emily Bibb
I wanted to share with you a recipe I created that was inspired by my favorite post-workout treat from a local coffee shop in Berkeley, California. Peanut Butter Crispy Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and fill me up after a long run or swim practice. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. They won’t last long…because they are sooo good!
2½ cups of rice cereal (you know, the kind that snap, crackle, pop)
3/4 cup of dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice!)
½ cup of rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter (crunchy works as well!)
½ cup brown rice syrup
½ cup agave nectar
1 tsp. vanilla
In a large bowl, combine the rice cereal, dried cranberries, and oats. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, rice syrup, agave nectar, and vanilla, until melted. Pour over dry ingredients and mix with wooden spoon until combined. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan. Using clean hands, press down the mixture. Let “nap” for 1 hour in the fridge before slicing (if you can wait that long!) Enjoy as a snack or healthy dessert!
Makes about 16.
GF and Vegan.
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-By Guest Blogger Emily Bibb
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If you have any questions please ask in the comment section below and remember this is only an opinion. When making any changes to your diet you are doing so at your own risk and should have prior approval from your physician!
